Is it pretty easy to pick up your child with the gate attached? I'm 5'4 and considering the model that has the gate attached. Recommendations?
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I'm also 5'4 and it so super easy to lift the baby out. If she's in the middle I might step in with one leg to get her and it's pretty easy bc the gate isn't too high. I love this playpen. My baby spits up quite a bit so I can't just let her roam freely right now.
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It would take a bit of coordination to hold the release button and lift at the same time for a 4 year old, but I guess it is possible. My 2 year old granddaughter cannot open the gate. I have been quite pleased with the gate overall.
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The front seat is not so good for bigger kids. I have a 5 yr old that is 45 lbs+ and he fits perfectly in the back seat. There is a zipper at the bottom of that seat that will open a pouch for their feet. We have taken this stroller to Disneyland and It is perfect! I love it! People don't even realize there is a 2nd kid back there.
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My son is 6'1'' and has no problem pulling his kids to the park. Hope this helps. Loves it! The trailer is a nice little addition for added cargo.
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I don't think a 4 year old could open it. You have to pull the latch up while simultaneously lifting the gate door off a piece at the bottom. It is easy to operate once you get the hang of it but does require some strength. I do highly recommend this gate -- high quality, works well, looks nice, and the stay open feature is great.
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It's hard for me to know how small your son is, since mine has always looked about two years BIGGER than he is lol. But, even if he is on the small side I am sure he would still absolutely love it and it's something I think most 4 year olds can handle! Plus, it is something he can use for years to come and it poses no real safety risk, which was important to me. It's so low to the ground you don't have to worry about falling and moves at a easy pace. He may need a bit of help to simply "start rolling" until he gets a bit bigger, but it's easy to keep going once you get started. I hope I could be of some help! It's hard for me to know how small your son is, since mine has always looked about two years BIGGER than he is lol. But, even if he is on the small side I am sure he would still absolutely love it and it's something I think most 4 year olds can handle! Plus, it is something he can use for years to come and it poses no real safety risk, which was important to me. It's so low to the ground you don't have to worry about falling and moves at a easy pace. He may need a bit of help to simply "start rolling" until he gets a bit bigger, but it's easy to keep going once you get started. I... » Read More It's hard for me to know how small your son is, since mine has always looked about two years BIGGER than he is lol. But, even if he is on the small side I am sure he would still absolutely love it and it's something I think most 4 year olds can handle! Plus, it is something he can use for years to come and it poses no real safety risk, which was important to me. It's so low to the ground you don't have to worry about falling and moves at a easy pace. He may need a bit of help to simply "start rolling" until he gets a bit bigger, but it's easy to keep going once you get started. I hope I could be of some help! « Show Less
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We traveled with ours and it was easy. The stroller folds up quickly and was easy to maneuver through security. We chose to gate check and enjoyed having it available at our layover. The stroller held up well and has no damage from the travels.
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Yes, my 4 year old loved it and she is a shorter 4 year old. We are now looking at the 16 inch. With the 16 inch she struggles a little to do a full pedal since her legs cant reach.
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I have a tall 4 year old. She fits great with my 1 year old but frankly more often she prefers to pull her brother. 2 long-legged kids would probably get in each other's way but we've had no trouble with our 2.
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I'm 5'4 and my husband is 6 foot. We both use it without a problem. The handle is adjustable so he puts it where it works for him and I lower it for me and we even lower it far enough for our 2 year old to push the stroller. Also since the stroller is so small width wise it works great in crowded cities. We use it in Amman Jordan and have used it all over Europe without any problems.
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It's pretty easy to steer as long as the weight limit is within the recommended. Pushing my two little ones (3 and 16 mos) is easy but if my 55 lb girl wants to get in, it's very hard to steer. Love it, complaints are minimal.
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Not a great choice for either I would say... its not an offroad stroller, and its simply too large to be reasonable at a busy airport. I wont lie, this sucker is heavy and long. I would take measurements of your vehicle before you buy because it wont fit in some. That said for things like zoo days or parks with sidewalks, we absolutely love it. Our 4 year has some physical limitations and the back seat allows her easy in and out and lets her feel like a big kid without being strapped into a traditional mobility stroller. I completely endorse it, but you need to be aware this is probably not an every day kind of stroller. Not a great choice for either I would say... its not an offroad stroller, and its simply too large to be reasonable at a busy airport. I wont lie, this sucker is heavy and long. I would take measurements of your vehicle before you buy because it wont fit in some. That said for things like zoo days or parks with sidewalks, we absolutely love it. Our 4 year has some physical limitations and the back seat allows her easy in and out and lets her feel like a big kid without being strapped into a traditional mobility stroller. I completely endorse it, but you need to be aware this is probably not... » Read More Not a great choice for either I would say... its not an offroad stroller, and its simply too large to be reasonable at a busy airport. I wont lie, this sucker is heavy and long. I would take measurements of your vehicle before you buy because it wont fit in some. That said for things like zoo days or parks with sidewalks, we absolutely love it. Our 4 year has some physical limitations and the back seat allows her easy in and out and lets her feel like a big kid without being strapped into a traditional mobility stroller. I completely endorse it, but you need to be aware this is probably not an every day kind of stroller. « Show Less
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When the gate is not at full tension and the handle was left up my 3 year old was able to open the gate. The tension would have to be a little loose. The door will still stay closed even with the handle up. By the time my children were 4 and 5 they could open the gate with the gate at full tension and the handle down.
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I have used this stroller with a 3 year old boy who is 35 inches/28 lbs. He still has at least 2 inches of headroom. I do need to use two hands when pushing him, but it handles smoothly. The storage basket is small with low sides and this is my main complaint about this stroller. I hope this helps.
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I am 5'4" and have an ergo baby carrier. This is a great question to ask. The carrier fits my husband who is 5'8" much better than it fits me. At my height, it sits very low on the hips, which I like because it helps equally distribute baby weight over the entire back. This is the reason I bought the carrier. It does a fantastic job of distributing weight across mom or dad's body. I also find it very safe as I am very clumsy and worry about falling with baby. I would def try it out before investing the $$$. For me, I regret this purchase. 1. My baby is very hot natured and gets too hot being next to me. 2. The newborn insert makes the carrier way too bulky for me. 3. This is designed for average or thin adults. This is not designed for large busted women or overweight women. There is not enough room for all of mom and a baby too. 4. My baby is small and not yet able to completely straddle me, so he does not sit comfortably. At 7 months, I am getting a frame backpack carrier for general toting around. I had one with his brother and he loved it. Plus it solves all of the above issues. I knew better but I wanted the closeness the Ergo provided. Good luck!
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Our daughter, tall and not particularly strong was able to use it reasonably well on her 11th birthday. I'm not sure about the more technical questions. At the same time her 12 year old brother had no problem pulling it,
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This is going to sound stupid but i'll say it anyway. The front end of the stroller is so light that you can push down on the handle and lift the stroller off the ground while you jog. I do it all the time because of the wobbly non-lockable front wheel. I'm not fond of it. But it is what it is. Other than that, I think the stroller is a good one. Just can't have kids that are too big (about 4 yrs old is max) because the belts don't allow for large kids, nor is there much leg room. My 4 yr. old boy (sorta big for his size) and slightly tiny/thin 2-1/2 yr. old girl are shoulder-to-shoulder in the stroller. Good thing they don't fight too much.....